RESEARCH GUIDE

Use this Research Guide to navigate between Clarion Libraries' supported and recommended resources to assist students, faculty and the general public in the study of middle level ( grades 4 - 8) education.

Middle Level Education at Clarion University

Middle Level Education focuses on students in Grades 4 through 8. Teacher candidates pursuing a degree in this field take general education and professional education courses and pursue a concentration area. Concentration areas include English language and reading, mathematics, science or social studies.

This course of study is integrated with a master's in education with special education concentration. Please refer to the Clarion University Graduate Catalog for specific requirements at the graduate level.

AASL

Information Literacy (IL) is....

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) defines Information Literacy as

"...a set of abilities requiring individuals to 'recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.'...."

Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning. An information literate individual is able to:

* Determine the extent of information needed

* Access the needed information effectively and efficiently

* Evaluate information and its sources critically

* Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base

* Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose

* Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

IL Program at Clarion University

Information Literacy (IL) is recognized by Clarion Univ as the key component of a general education and necessary for academic success, personal and professional decision-making and lifelong learning.As librarians, we believe Information Literacy should be taught across the curriculum and is most effective when it is integrated into courses and disciplines. Our program includes: